B.P. Marsh Board

Rebecca is Independent Non-Executive Chair of B.P. Marsh, having joined the Board and the Remuneration, Audit and Nomination Committees in May 2026. She brings extensive Board and executive experience across the financial services, insurance and consumer sectors.

As Independent Non-Executive Chair, Rebecca is responsible for leading the Board and supporting the effective delivery of the Company’s strategy and governance framework. She works closely with the Board and Senior Management to oversee the Group’s strategic development and stakeholder engagement.

Rebecca has more than 25 years of executive and Board-level experience, including senior roles at Prudential plc, TP ICAP plc and Tesco plc. She also holds a number of Board positions across listed companies, bringing significant expertise in governance, investor relations, sustainability and transformational change.

Dan Topping is the Chief Executive Officer of B.P. Marsh, with overall responsibility for the leadership, strategic direction and long-term performance of the Group. He works closely with the Board, Investment Directors and management team to drive value creation across the portfolio, leadership and strategic development of the Company, whilst remaining involved in delivering new opportunities and active portfolio company involvement.

Dan joined B.P. Marsh in 2007 and was appointed to the Board as a Director in 2011. He became Chief Investment Officer in January 2016, during which he led the execution of the Group’s investment strategy. During this period, Dan worked on several notable investments, including Besso, CBC, Kentro, Lilley Plummer Risk and SSRU, with further details available here. He also oversaw 26 new investments and 11 realisations, generating significant returns for the Company. His near two decades of experience with the group provides a strong foundation for his leadership as CEO, ensuring continuity of strategy and disciplined capital allocation.

Dan graduated from Durham University in 2005 and is a fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments.

Francesca joined B.P. Marsh in January 2013 and has played a key role in B.P. Marsh’s financial operations ever since. Francesca qualified as an ACCA accountant in July 2018 and, in August 2023, achieved Fellowship status with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA).

In 2024, Francesca was appointed Chief Finance Officer of B.P. Marsh, where she leads the Finance Department, overseeing all financial functions and ensuring B.P. Marsh’s continued financial and strategic growth.

Alice is Chief Operating Officer of B.P. Marsh, having been appointed to the role in December 2025 following ten years as Managing Director of the Company.

As Chief Operating Officer, Alice is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the business and for ensuring the effective execution of the Company’s strategy. She oversees operational performance and internal processes, working closely with the Board and Senior Management.

Alice plays a key role in driving operational efficiency, monitoring performance, and ensuring that the Company operates within a strong governance and control framework.

A Certified Accountant, Pankaj Lakhani has over 30 years’ experience in the Financial Services sector, primarily within Lloyd’s and overseas insurance broking and underwriting markets. Having started his career in 1977 as Audit Manager for Ball Baker Leake (now part of PKF), Pankaj then worked for a number of Lloyd’s insurance broking and underwriting firms during this time, including a 20 year tenure as Financial Director of Victor O. Schinnerer & Co Ltd (trading as Admiral/Encon Underwriting Agencies).

Nicholas Carter, has over 50 years’ experience in the Lloyd’s Insurance Market. Nick held a variety of positions within Nelson Hurst & Marsh Limited, Citicorp Insurance Brokers and Nelson Hurst Plc acting as Chairman of the Professional Indemnity division of the latter between 1994 and 1999. Between 1999 and 2012, Nick was a consultant with both Alexander Forbes Pty. Ltd and Prime Professions Ltd.

Barrie joined the Board in May 2026 and brings more than 40 years’ experience in the insurance sector, including senior roles in equity research, investor relations and underwriting.

Barrie was formerly Managing Director and Head of Research at Panmure Gordon, where he specialised as a leading equity insurance analyst. His previous experience also includes senior roles at Jardine Lloyd Thompson PLC and RSA Insurance Group.

Barrie brings significant market insight and analytical expertise to the Board, particularly in relation to portfolio company valuations, sector trends and investor relations matters.